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Algolaser Extended 10W vs Algolaser MK3 15W

What Extended 10W does better (0) and where MK3 15W wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Algolaser Extended 10W
Algolaser · 2024Extended 10W
7.0Score
0 advantages≈ US$370
vs
Algolaser MK3 15W
Algolaser · 2026MK3 15W
7.4Score
1 advantage≈ US$310
Higher score
5.7Power & cutting7.0
4.9Safety4.9
8.4Features & ease of use8.2

Why is Extended 10W better than MK3 15W?

Extended 10W has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is MK3 15W better than Extended 10W?

  1. Laser output power10 W vs 15 W+50%
Specifications

Side by side

Algolaser MK3 15WAlgolaser MK3 15W≈ US$3107.4
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Wavelength455 nm—
Laser power
Laser output power10 W15 W
Work area
Work area400 × 400 mm—
Work area width (X)400 mm—
Work area depth (Y)400 mm—
Work area (surface)1,600 cm²—
Work-area extension kitYesYes
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed200 mm/s—
Precision
Laser spot size0.08 mm—
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoNo
Flame / fire detectionNoNo
Built-in fume filter / purifierYesYes
Features
Air assistYesYes
Built-in cameraYesYes
Autofocus / auto heightNoNo
Rotary attachment supportYesYes
Touchscreen / control panel—Yes
Offline engraving (no computer)Yes—
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsSD / USB drive—
Wi-FiYes—
USBYes—
SD / TF cardYes—
Compatible softwareLightBurn, LaserGRBLLightBurn
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
Size & power
Width642 mm—
Depth602 mm—
Height182 mm—
Weight4.8 kg—
Rated power consumption120 W—
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